An 'APA' – adapted physical activities – program has been implemented in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux in partnership with the Departmental Olympic and Sports Committee of Drôme (CDOS). It targets patients for whom supervised and adapted physical activity is a relevant health lever. This initiative stems from the elected officials' desire to enable individuals with health issues to benefit from an activity that can significantly contribute to their recovery or at least their well-being.
Doctors in the department play a central role in this program. They are responsible for identifying eligible patients and issuing the medical prescription for adapted physical activity, which is essential for registration.
“"Promoting sport is something we do all year round in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, whether it's associative sport with permanent support for the many clubs in the town, leisure sport with health trails (we will soon inaugurate the one in Cité 3), or higher-level sport to support our champions."
“"Physical activity is indeed a recognized determinant for health improvement; it has even been promoted within the framework of the National Nutrition Health Program (PNNS), the National Sport Health Well-being Plan (PNSSBE), the Cancer Plan, and the National Action Plan for the Prevention of Loss of Autonomy."
Those concerned include patients residing in the Drôme department who have a health issue (long-term illness, chronic disease, risk factors, or loss of autonomy) and are currently distant from regular physical activity. Beneficiaries of the Complémentaire Santé Solidaire (Solidarity Health Complementary Insurance) or those with modest incomes are also eligible.
To benefit, one must consult their doctor and obtain a medical prescription for adapted physical activity, which must then be presented for registration.
The City has entered into a collaboration agreement with the CDOS 26 to implement this program. This agreement, unanimously approved by the Municipal Council in September 2026, defines the reciprocal commitments of the parties and the launch of the operation.
